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We innovate science-driven solutions to advance health and well-being. We are interested in a broad span of possibilities.

Science-Driven Behavioral Health Solutions

dfusion and its partners develop, test, evaluate, scale, and disseminate innovative solutions in the health and education arenas. We also offer consultation services and provide professional development opportunities to the field. We put the Diffusion of Innovation model to work in new and practical ways, building our capacity to expand implementation of both promising and proven interventions. Through our projects, dfusion examines and promotes the steps necessary to adopt healthier behaviors and identifies effective strategies to support every stage of the adoption process. We bring particular focus to health, risk and protective factors affecting youth development, economic opportunity, and technology learning and career paths.

12/23/2025

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from the dfusion family! ✨🎄

As we wrap up 2025, we're grateful for our incredible community of educators, learners, and innovators who've joined us on this journey of meaningful skill development and technology-driven learning.

From all of us at dfusion, wishing you a season filled with joy, connection, and moments that matter. 💫
Here's to a new year full of growth, discovery, and positive impact! 🚀

#2026

12/22/2025

Bay Area pride meets math education this Week 17!
When the 49ers take on the Bears, students using Fantasy Sports Math Lab aren't just cheering for their team—they're building critical math skills that prevent winter slide.

Here's the math learning behind the matchup:
Compare offensive statistics: 49ers vs Bears scoring averages
Analyze historical performance data between NFC powerhouses
Calculate win probability based on season statistics
Graph defensive performance trends throughout the season
Determine playoff implications using percentages and scenarios

From our Bay Area home at dfusion to classrooms across the country, we're proving that football and math make the perfect team.
While your students root for the red and gold, they're also strengthening the skills they need for academic gold stars.

Go Niners! Go Math Skills! No Winter Slide!

12/15/2025

Holiday gatherings coming up?
If navigating small talk with relatives, coworkers, or party guests feels overwhelming, you're not alone.
Our resource breaks down the different functions of small talk into bite-sized, practical skills you can actually use. Learn how to:

Start conversations without the pressure
Keep discussions flowing naturally
Exit gracefully when you need a break
Navigate neurotypical social expectations with confidence

No more dreading the "So, what have you been up to?" questions at holiday events.

This resource was adapted from our SkillFlix for Autistic Young Adult series.

12/04/2025

The secret to making math engaging? You never see it.
That's the power of great UX design in educational technology.
Watch to see how transformed Fantasy Sports Math League—our game-based math platform that makes students WANT to practice equations.

The Magic:
Synchronous scrolling across 18 weeks of data
Visual hierarchy that guides without overwhelming
Micro-interactions that feel natural
Design so smooth, students don't even notice it's working

Why This Matters:
When educational technology is designed with students at the center, learning transforms from a chore into an experience they choose.
Watch the full behind-the-scenes interview (link in bio) to discover:

The complete draft interface redesign
How we solved major UX challenges
Why ed tech design is different from everything else
Technical innovations that feel effortless

To see the full interview
https://youtu.be/dN9Uorj6I8M

Created by: STEMPlay Labs, dfusion's game-based learning division

Tag someone who:
Teaches math
Designs educational technology
Believes learning should be engaging
Builds products for students

12/03/2025

Are your students counting down to winter break AND the NFL playoffs? Turn that football excitement into math learning!
Winter slide is a real problem—students can lose weeks of math progress during winter break. But Fantasy Sports Math Lab has found the solution: combine what students love (football!) with what they need to learn (math!).
How FSML uses December NFL games to prevent winter slide:

Students analyze real player stats from late December matchups
They calculate probabilities for playoff scenarios
They create graphs and charts tracking team performance
They use percentages, ratios, and data analysis—all while following their favorite NFL teams

Instead of forgetting fractions and fumbling with percentages, students stay sharp by engaging with real sports data from the games they're already watching.

Late December NFL Schedule = Perfect Learning Opportunity:
Week 16 & 17 feature crucial division games, playoff implications, and high-stakes matchups that make the math real and relevant.

Your student thinks they're just following football. You know they're preventing winter slide and building critical math skills.
That's the power of Fantasy Sports Math Lab—where every touchdown is a learning opportunity.

Keep your students in the game this winter break!

11/25/2025

This Thanksgiving, we're deeply grateful for the incredible organizations making our world better, one life at a time.

At dfusion, we believe in the power of collaboration and community. These remarkable organizations and partners share our commitment to innovation, education, and positive change. From advancing health equity to empowering youth through technology and learning to ensuring everyone has enough to eat, each organization is creating meaningful impact.
Swipe through to see just some of the amazing groups we're thankful for. 💙
Their dedication inspires us daily to push boundaries, develop better solutions, and remember why we do this work—because everyone deserves access to knowledge, health, and opportunity.
To these folks and organizations: Thank you for your vision, your perseverance, and your heart. Together, we're building a brighter future.
What organizations or people are you grateful for this Thanksgiving? Share in the comments below. 👇

11/24/2025

The unexpected win with Fantasy Sports Math League? Classroom climate transformation. 🌟

While we designed FSML as a mathematical thinking tool, educators consistently report outcomes we didn't anticipate:
🤝 Students who never spoke are now strategy partners
💬 Mathematical discourse happens organically during transitions
🎯 Improved classroom cohesion and belongingness
✨ Students advocating for peers' success—not just their own

Sometimes the most powerful learning outcomes are the ones you can't measure on a standards-based assessment.
What "soft skills" have you noticed developing through game-based learning?

11/19/2025

You don't have to wait for your child to bring it up.
As parents of autistic youth, one of the most empowering things to know is this: YOU can initiate conversations about relationships, bodies, and growing up.
Your child might not ask questions the way you expect—or at all. But that doesn't mean they don't need information.
Starting conversations on your terms means:
✨ You control the timing
✨ You create a safe space
✨ You model that these topics are normal to discuss
But knowing you SHOULD talk isn't the same as knowing HOW to talk.
That's where SkillFlix comes in. Short, focused videos showing you exactly how to navigate these conversations—one micro-skill at a time.
What topic feels hardest to bring up? Drop a 💭 in the comments.
*xEducation

11/18/2025

🎮⚾ Math + Science + Baseball = Learning Magic!
STEMadium makes STEM education engaging through the game kids already love. Our research-backed app delivers verifiable improvements in math and science performance for both girls and boys.

✅ 11 math standards covered
✅ 4 science standards mastered
✅ 4 STEM motivation objectives achieved
✅ Perfect for classroom, after-school, camps & home

Watch how STEMadium transforms learning into play!

11/13/2025

Real impact. Real families. Real results. 💙
"I have been telling a lot of my friends about [SkillFlix for Parents of Autistic Youth] and they want to know how to get to these info and videos. I have used it to help my son understand so much."

When parents find tools that truly work, they can't help but share them. SkillFlix for Parents of Autistic Youth provides bite-sized video modeling to help parents navigate communication, relationships, and everyday challenges with confidence.

✨ Brief, focused skill videos
✨ Evidence-based approach
✨ Real scenarios, real solutions
✨Always available learning

Ready to build your skills and support your autistic young adult? Learn more at http://skillfix.org

11/05/2025

When 40 Years of Science Meets Modern Innovation
What happens when evidence-based s*x education and EdTech innovation join forces?
Something transformative.
At EdTech Week 2025, a powerful realization: these two fields are solving the same challenge from different angles.
S*x ed brings decades of rigorous behavior change science, validated evaluation methods, and trauma-informed frameworks.
EdTech brings modern pedagogy, scalable delivery, and engagement strategies that match how students learn today.
Together? Game changing.
At dfusion, we're living this collaboration through MPC:VISTA—evolving the professional development and training for those teaching the Making Proud Choices curriculum.

The results: educators more than doubled LGBTQ+ inclusivity skills and tripled their ability to answer sensitive questions.
This is what's possible when evidence meets innovation. When proven content gets modern delivery. When we break down silos and build bridges instead.
The students who benefit most are those in under-resourced schools, LGBTQ+ youth, and students with disabilities—communities that deserve both evidence-based content and cutting-edge educational experiences.
The future of health education isn't choosing between science and innovation. It's bringing them together.
Full article in bio about why cross-sector collaboration is transforming education.
What other fields should be collaborating more? Drop your thoughts below.

*xEducation

10/28/2025

Last week, we co-hosted an incredible Game Development Incubator focused on environmental health education! 🎮🌱
In partnership with Field Day Learning Games and Clyr AI, we brought together educators and experts to generate innovative concepts for a learning game about indoor air quality. The energy and creativity in the room were amazing as we explored new ways to make environmental health literacy engaging and accessible for students.

Huge thanks to everyone who participated and contributed their expertise. This is just the beginning!

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